Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Simple Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe That’s A Favorite For Kids & Adults

The timeless combination of chocolate and banana makes one epic smoothie in this recipe. 

This chocolate banana smoothie recipe is extremely flexible. You can follow the recipe as-is for a somewhat low calorie treat. Or, you can substitute or add to it if you are looking to gain weight. The possibilities are almost endless!

chocolate banana smoothie recipe ingredients

In fact, this simple recipe serves as a base for many other smoothies. My husband tends to forgo the chocolate syrup but adds in peanut butter. But for our kids, nothing goes together quite like bananas and chocolate!

Everyone from kids to grandparents enjoys Nutella and banana sandwiches. And I can count on one hand people who don’t like Banana Sundays.

This delicious recipe will take to a simpler time and will do it healthier than any ice cream shop can.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie Prep

A little prep goes a long way to making the perfect smoothie!

Freeze Banana

Toss a banana in the freezer the night before you make this recipe. 

Freezing your banana beforehand allows you to use less ice. Frozen bananas helps smoothies achieve a creamier texture.  

The JuicingJournal team puts bananas in the freezer when they are at the end of their ripeness. We do this to keep a steady supply available for our smoothies.

No need to throw bananas away if they are a little too ripe. Frozen bananas will have a brown peel but are perfectly fine for blending. They need to taste good, not look perfect.

Pre-Crush the Ice

Nugget ice is perfect for smoothies but is hard to find. If you use large ice cubes to blend into your smoothie, pre-crush it. Powerful blenders are built to handle ice. Weaker models may need a little help breaking up ice to avoid crunchy smoothies.

No one enjoys an icy smoothie. You can find more information on the best blenders for smoothies here.

Pre-Measure Milk and Chocolate

Measure out your milk and chocolate into one measuring cup. Many readers will eyeball the chocolate syrup to avoid dirtying up a measuring spoon. This tends to lead people to adding too much. I always recommend going light on the chocolate syrup. You can always add more later.

Make It Your Own

Whole Milk

Whole milk tastes great and is high in calories and healthy fat. If gaining weight is one of your goals, whole milk is what you need. Whole milk can add up to 150 calories and 8 grams of fat to this recipe. If possible, source your milk locally 🙂

Nutella

Nutella has a classic taste that is enjoyed globally. Try Nutella if the typical chocolate syrups are not enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Nutella packs a punch when it comes to calories and fat. Two tablespoons of Nutella contain 200 calories and a whopping 11 grams of fat. Nutella will get you closer to your bulking goals than traditional chocolate syrup if that is your plan.

Some may find Nutella a little difficult to blend with cold milk. It is recommended to use room temperature Nutella for smoothies. Blending the Nutella and milk BEFORE adding ice will make it easier to get an even consistency.

Go For It!

It is easy to see why a traditional chocolate banana smoothie is a fan favorite. This simple recipe is ideal for beginners and expert smoothie makers alike. This versatile recipe can be a healthy treat for busy professionals on the go or a bulking drink for those in need of gaining weight.

Feel free to leave a rating and comment below to tell us about your spin on this classic recipe.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Recipe by Brooke ShoupeDifficulty: Easy
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

4

minutes
Calories

272

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Banana

  • 1 Tbsp chocolate syrup

  • 1 Cup 2% milk

  • 1 Cup crushed ice

Directions

  • Place all ingredients into your super awesome blender
  • Blend it like there’s no tomorrow
  • Enjoy!

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